Georgia
More Red Lobster locations in Georgia face closure amid bankruptcy woes
ATLANTA – Four more Red Lobster locations in Georgia could be on the chopping block soon. This is in addition to the three locations which abruptly closed last month.
According to bankruptcy documents obtained by FOX 5, the three new Georgia locations include:
- 6550 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro
- 700 Shorter Ave., Rome
- 2579 Cobb Parkway, Smyrna
- 2679 Adams Farm Dr., Columbus
If these locations close, there would only be 16 Red Lobster restaurants left in the Peach State after the previous closure of these three locations last month:
- 1050 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
- 1956 W. Broad Street, Athens
- 2105 Veterans Blvd., Dublin
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy
Red Lobster, the casual dining chain known for items like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection two weeks ago.
The 56-year-old chain operates more than 700 locations, according to its website.
Bill Darden opened the first Red Lobster restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, in 1968. He aimed to provide delicious, high-quality, affordable seafood to everyone.
Many diners have enjoyed their all-you-can-eat shrimp promotions, which began in 2004, and their Cheddar Bay Biscuits, created in 1992, are so popular that you can find the mix at your local grocery store.
However, last year’s endless shrimp menu deal reportedly led to an $11 million loss for the seafood chain.
The restaurant also lost billions in sales during 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 lockdowns.
Other factors that have contributed to the chain’s decline reportedly include corporate mismanagement and the popularity of fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Atlanta’s own Chick-fil-A.
The Associated Press contributed to this article
Georgia
Patrons under the age of 30 to be barred from entering Georgia Street Lounge in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A nightclub in downtown Indianapolis is planning to implement new age restrictions.
In a post on Facebook, Georgia Street Rhythm and Blues Lounge indicated that it will no longer accommodate guests under 30 years of age. Georgia Street Lounge posted a statement on its decision on its Facebook page.
In the post, the lounge’s management team indicated that it is planning to add new age restrictions because younger patrons “do not know how to conduct themselves in a grown and sexy environment.”
Georgia Street Lounge has indicated that it is willing to make exceptions to the rule for its staff and marketing team’s special guests.
“Georgia Street Lounge will now be age restricted to 30 and over,” the business’ management team wrote in its statement. “Unless you are a special guest of our staff or marketing team, you will not be allowed entry!!!”
In its statement, Georgia Street Lounge also suggested that it will no longer host any birthday parties for individuals under the age of 30.
“Do not contact us for any under-30 birthdays or special events, because the answer will be no,” Georgia Street Lounge management wrote in its statement. “Go somewhere else!!!”
FOX59/CBS4 checked public police reports to see how many times IMPD has been called to 28 W. Georgia St. — the address listed for Georgia Street Lounge — in the last six months. That search revealed that police published reports at the address three times between July 23 and Dec. 7.
Two of the times IMPD was called to Georgia Street Lounge over the last six months were for “disturbances.” On the other occasion officers went to the business over the last six months, IMPD took a report for a “simple assault.”
In total, IMPD filed seven reports from 28 W. Georgia St. between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 21, 2025. Officers filed five reports from there in 2024 and six reports from there in 2023.
Those reports do not indicate whether or not police were called to the address to investigate complaints directly involving Georgia Street Lounge or if the address was just closest to where an incident that occurred outside the business happened.
FOX59/CBS4 has reached out to Georgia Street Lounge for more information on its decision to change its age requirements. As of this article’s publication, the business had not responded to requests for comment.
Georgia
Our early Ole Miss vs Georgia Sugar Bowl predictions for CFP bracket
This story has been updated with new information
OXFORD − Ole Miss football has a chance to avenge its only loss of the season in the College Football Playoff.
The Rebels (12-1) face Georgia (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 (7 p.m., ESPN) in New Orleans. It’s the second round of CFP games.
The Bulldogs are the No. 3 seed in the CFP and got a bye week in the first round. Ole Miss, the No. 6 seed, beat Tulane 41-10 on Dec. 20 to advance.
Georgia is the only team that Ole Miss has lost to. The Bulldogs won a regular season game 43-35 on Oct. 18.
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Ole Miss vs. Georgia prediction
Expect a lower-scoring game that the regular season contest. It would be hard to repeat that game that featured 78 total points and just two combined punts.
It doesn’t seem like a matchup between top-five SEC defenses, but it is. Georgia has allowed 15.9 points per game (No. 2 in the SEC) and Ole Miss has given up 19.3 (No. 5 in the SEC).
The Bulldogs have allowed 10 points or less in each of their past four games, including a 28-7 win vs. Alabama in the SEC Championship. Ole Miss’ defense has high-end talent but less consistency.
Ole Miss vs. Georgia score prediction
Georgia 30, Ole Miss 21: Georgia already beat Ole Miss once, and it’s playing its best football of the season.
When does Ole Miss play Georgia in College Football Playoff?
The Rebels will face the Bulldogs on Jan. 1 at Ceasers Superdome in New Orleans (7 p.m., ESPN).
Ole Miss vs. Georgia tickets
You can find College Football Playoff tickets for Ole Miss vs. Georgia on StubHub.
College Football Playoff bracket 2025-26 dates
CFP quarterfinals
- Wednesday, Dec. 31
- Cotton Bowl (Game 5): No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Thursday, Jan. 1
- Orange Bowl (Game 6): No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon | 11 a.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Rose Bowl (Game 7): No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama | 3 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Sugar Bowl (Game 8): No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
CFP semifinals
- Thursday, Jan. 8
- Fiesta Bowl (Game 9): Winner of Cotton Bowl vs. Winner of Sugar Bowl | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Friday, Jan. 9
- Peach Bowl (Game 10): Winner of Rose Bowl vs. Winner of Orange Bowl | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
CFP championship game
- Monday, Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium (Game 11, Miami): 6:30 p.m.
Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
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Georgia Sugar Bowl opponent Ole Miss sees star tailback suffer shoulder injury
Kewan Lacy left Rebels’ win over Tulane in third quarter, will be further evaluated
Tulane defensive lineman Geordan Guidry makes a tackle against Mississippi running back Kewan Lacy (5) during the first round of an NCAA College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
The status of Ole Miss All-American tailback Kewan Lacy is in question after he left the Rebels’ first-round playoff game against Tulane holding his left shoulder.
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding reportedly said after the game Lacy has a “bruised shoulder” and will undergo further evaluation.
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